Reference no: EM133396752
Read each scenario and suggest what the educator could say to demonstrate that he/she is listening to, hearing and respecting the views and feelings of each child.
An example has been provided to help you answer this question.
a) Example:
Scenario: Two-year-old Ellie throws herself on the floor and begins to cry. She is frustrated because she can't put on her shorts.
Suggested educator response: Example: 'Ellie, you're upset because you can't put your shorts on - can I help you?'
b) Scenario: Bella (4 years): 'Gina ripped my picture!'
Gina (4 years) yells: 'Because she bumped me and ruined my picture. Now it's no good! I hate you, Bella!'
Bella: 'It was an accident and I said sorry!'
Note: provide a response for Gina and a response for Bella)
Suggested educator response:
c) Scenario: Ellie (5 years) had been working on a castle and moat with the educator. They had been discussing ideas for how they would best create the moat, but the sides kept collapsing in. Ellie suggested they needed cement and asked the educator what they need to make the sand tougher.
Suggested educator response:
d) Scenario: Educator Sam was showing the children photos of children playing from different countries around the world to deepen their understanding of other people and cultures. She was encouraging the children to look at similarities and differences between their play by asking open ended questions.